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Petit Jean State Parks
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Tails on Monument Trails
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Leash up your friendly pup and join a park interpreter for an invigorating hike through the Monument Trail area, where breathtaking views await. This moderate 2-mile trek promises adventure, so be…
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Hiking through the Legacy of the CCC
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park
interpreter to walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps, where
hard work and craftsmanship created a park that is seamless with the landscape.
This is an easy 1/4-mile hike…
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Communi-Trees Hike
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Withrow Springs State Park is home to a vibrant forest ecosystem. Join a park interpreter to learn how to identify some of our more common tree species and the role they play in the "communi-tree."…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Thursday, July 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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Nature Highrise on Monument Trails
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Much like the towering structures of a bustling city, nature is filled with hidden high-rises that serve as homes for countless creatures. Take a relaxed stroll with a park interpreter and uncover the…
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A Beneficial Benefield Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Experience the benefits of hiking outdoors on historic Benefield Trail. Breathtaking views can be expected on this hike. Seasonally appropriate attire, drinking water, sturdy hiking shoes,…
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Hiking Through the Legacy of the CCC
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a
group of men established in the 1930s who constructed facilities and trails in
state parks across America, including Devil’s Den State Park. Join a park…
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Hidden in Plain Sight Hike
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Every trail tells a story, but it is not always obvious. On this guided hike of Signal Hill Loop, we’ll search for hidden clues in the natural and cultural landmarks – and connect with the land along…
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Monument Trails Nature Quest: Leaf ID Challenge
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a moderately strenuous 2-mile like along Devil's Den State Park Monument Trails. Along the way, we'll identify native trees by examining their leaf shapes, bark textures,…
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Nature Photography on the Monument Trails
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Do you enjoy taking pictures while exploring the natural world? Then join a park interpreter to wander on parts of the Fossil Flats Monument Trail to create some beautiful photos! Remember to wear…
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Going on a Bug Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Insects
and other invertebrates are very important but are often misunderstood. Join a park interpreter on a bug hunt around the visitor center as we discover their
diversity and learn how we can help…
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Music to Your Ears: A Ukulele Highpoint Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Perseverance of life at Mount Magazine State Park should be music to your ears! Let a park interpreter share some original ukulele songs on the way up to Arkansas' highpoint that highlight…
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Creek Critter Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
A park interpreter will lead an exploration of Little Clifty Creek along the Van Winkle Trail. We’ll catch crawdads, aquatic insects, and other creatures! Learn how they can tell us if the water…
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Cameron Bluff Stroll
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Stroll with a park interpreter into some intriguing history of early settlers on Mount Magazine State Park. Guests will also see some of Arkansas’ most scenic landscapes from Cameron’s…
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Leaf What You Find, Remember What You See
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ever wanted to take a piece of nature home without picking it up? Join a park interpreter to explore the textures of leaves, trees, rocks, and more as we create art along Dripping Springs Trail. It is…
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War Eagle Overlook Guided Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a short hike to Withrow Springs State Park's finest overlook. Along this 0.25-mile hike you will learn about the beautiful War Eagle River and the surrounding forest.
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Walk like a Morsbach
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and walk like a Morsbach through Mount Magazine State Park's beautiful natural habitat and immerse yourself in a storied past. This mostly wooded hike features some uneven…
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Discovery on the Lake Trail
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy Lake Trail.
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Nightshift Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
When the sun goes down, the forest wakes up in a whole new way at Mount Magazine State Park. Join a park interpreter on a guided night hike to meet the wild creatures who rule the dark, from stealthy…
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